Take a Trek Through History With a Walking Tour of Prospect Park

Step into the summer season by getting outside to explore Brooklyn’s natural beauty with a guided tour of Prospect Park.

The two-hour tour will explore the 150 years of history packed into the park with a look at the hidden natural and man-made wonders of the green space. Walkers will trek across the 585-acre park, from Grand Army Plaza to the LeFrak Center at Lakeside.

The tour on Sunday, June 3 will be led by Turnstile Tours and is sponsored by the Prospect Park Alliance. In addition to all the history, explorers will also get a glimpse into what it takes to keep the park in tip-top shape and what new projects the Alliance has planned.

The tour takes place from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors, $10 for children. Members of the Prospect Park Alliance get a $5 discount on tickets. Advanced registration is required for the tour. For more information, or to purchase tickets, click here.

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